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Summary: A kinder gentler Hannibal provides good reading
Review: "Hannibal" begins where "Silence of the Lambs" ended, with gross horror and a revolting villian. However, it rapidly changes to a much less intense book that entertains and explains. I believe Hopkins and Foster will refuse to do a sequel movie based on this book because of their objections to the ending.
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Summary: A book that entertains all the family
Review: Hannibal is more a novel than an example of classical art. It's an amazing narrative, which brings the reader to the region of the unknown. Hannibal is a freudian model of serial killer. On the other hand, Thomas Harris is the paragon of the serial writer. I am his serial reader...
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Summary: A deliciously wicked treat.
Review: I arrived at my local bookstore on the day of Hannibal's release. I couldn't wait to bring the good Doctor into my home and get reaquainted with him. What has he been up to I wondered. Who has he been sautéing? Has he been in touch with Clarice? All of my questions were answered and much more. Harris takes us on a journey through Dr. Lecter's deeply twisted mind. I actually found myself rooting for Hannibal as he is forced to confront vengeful enemies from his past. Harris introduces us to another dark, devious, character named Mason Verger. Wait until you get a load of this guy. I admit I am still trying to swallow the conclusion of the book; however, I will not complain about it. Hannibal is a highly descriptive, beautifully paced read that quickly takes a white knuckle grip on the reader and refuses to let go.
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Summary: This Book is interesting and entertaining
Review: This book was interesting from beginning to end. At times you almost feel a little sorry for the sick, sadistic murderer. Then he shows his true colors and you quickly forget that notion. The involvement of Agent Starling in the story is minimal and I expected more. I believe that when it comes to the movie they will have to change the ending.
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Summary: Disappointing but still the best book of the year this far
Review: I must confess that after finishing the book I was first quite disappointed. I felt that the evil doctor had lost his mysterious aura of supernatural evility. I think that the "reason" for doctor Lecters unique behavior should have been a lot stranger and more horrifying than his - in themselves disgusting - chilhood experiences. By its structure the book was also quite peculiar. I had and I still have the feeling like Harris had changed his original idea radically while writing the book. Was the original idea make all the things to happen in Italy, and maybe without Starling at all? I hope that this shall be the last Hannibal Lecter -novel; I think that Harris has said everything essential aboat him and Clarice. In every case Harris had succeeded to create again some of the magigal atmosphere of the "Lambs". The idea of the interial palaces was very beautiful. This was this far the best book of the year; Thank You very much mr. Harris.
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Summary: ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS I'VE EVER READ
Review: You have to read this. Better than Silence of the Lambs. An Ending like you'll never believe. Harris is a master with a twisted mind.
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Summary: Great read!
Review: Only THE TRIUMPH AND THE GLORY can match HANNIBAL for simmering intensity, chilling psychoterror, and depth of theme. This is a multi-dimensional work, perhaps too subtle for many, and certainly controversial. But it is worht reading, and that should count for a lot indeed. No, it is not perfect, but what is ?
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Summary: A dull, pretentious fairy tale
Review: Sorry. This novel is awful. A dull fairy tale that becomes less and less credible as it goes on, and ends up being just very very silly. Poor Mr Harris. Does he really think evoking all that Dante and cullenary nonsense make Lecter sophisticated? Oh dear. Harris has revealed something about himself in this novel that I'd never suspected of him: utter mediocrity.
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Summary: A worthy sequel, but the ending is a stretch
Review: The book overall is quite good. Harris does a good job with the details, something that has been characteristic of his previous books. However, this attention to detail does make the book drag at parts. As the book progressed, I felt that Harris was trying to tie up all loose ends to make this the final book. Without giving anything away, I had trouble with the ending, which seemed to be quite a stretch. I know the prssure had been there for a sequel to "Silence", but was this book a little forced?
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Summary: I would rather read about the history of cardboard
Review: As much as thomas harris would like us all to admire, understand, and empathize with Hannibal Lecter, I refuse. Talk about giving Hollywood what it wants--let's create characters more evil and corrupt than Hannibal so we can cheer him on. Let's delve into his soul to understand how he is just a victim of society, then end with acts of heroism and "love" we can all feel good about. What made the first two books good was believable characterization and events. This one was utterly preposterous. Of course people will love it. It's one giant metaphor for how women are consistently manipulated by, and fall in love with, the most disgusting men on earth. Enjoy ladies. The first 400 pages gets 2.5 stars, the rest should be used to wipe with. If Anthony Hopkins stars in the movie adaptation of this trash I'll get a sex change
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